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RR+: P.C. Godfrey's operatic renditions of LotR & H to be recorded

For all fans of operatic renditions of Tolkien's work this is an amazing piece of news: The Estate has given permission to Paul Corfield Godfrey to continue his work. For all fans of operatic renditions of Tolkien's work this is an amazing piece of news: The Estate has given permission to Paul Corfield Godfrey to continue his work.

April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024

Fingolfin’s Findings LII: Meet the Gimli House

Next time you happen to be in Iceland do visit the Lækjargata and take a photo of this: The Gimli House. Next time you happen to be in Iceland do visit the Lækjargata and take a photo of this: The Gimli House.

March 22, 2024 March 22, 2024 1 reaction

RR+: The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien - coming Sept 12, 2024

This might be THE Tolkien publication news of this year. This might be THE Tolkien publication news of this year.

March 12, 2024 March 12, 2024 3 reactions

Coming Soon: A history of RingCon (by someone who co-founded it)

Almost a quarter of a century has gone by and I think it is time to write down what happened back in the day - the first film trilogy convention in the world! (imho) Almost a quarter of a century has gone by and I think it is time to write down what happened back in the day - the first film trilogy convention in the world! (imho)

March 12, 2024 March 12, 2024

RR+: The Hobbit translated into Romansh - crowdfunding now!

Even after almost a hundred years after its initial publication 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is still getting translated - and you can help by crowdfunding Romansh. Even after almost a hundred years after its initial publication 'The Hobbit' by J.R.R. Tolkien is still getting translated - and you can help by crowdfunding Romansh.

March 11, 2024 March 11, 2024

An invitation to the Italian Tolkien exhibition - if you like?

Would you be interested in an online presentation on the Italian Tolkien exhibition, something like an hour, live, with me? I could do that for you. Let me know! Would you be interested in an online presentation on the Italian Tolkien exhibition, something like an hour, live, with me? I could do that for you. Let me know!

February 20, 2024 February 20, 2024 4 reactions

Postcards and Christmas cards - checking back with you.

I am under the impression that some people did not receive their postcards I sent in December and now from Italy. Let me know! I am under the impression that some people did not receive their postcards I sent in December and now from Italy. Let me know!

February 20, 2024 February 20, 2024 5 reactions

The Ninety-ninth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #99 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #99 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.

February 19, 2024 February 19, 2024 1 reaction

Please wish me luck

Just like Marquette I will be travelling to the Italian exhibition in its last week. I could use some crossed fingers! Just like Marquette I will be travelling to the Italian exhibition in its last week. I could use some crossed fingers!

February 4, 2024 February 4, 2024 8 reactions

RR+: The NZ Post Collectibles - and a look at Gollum

My first ever post in terms of content here at Steady was about the Royal Mint coins. Time to revisit the NZ Post coins & stamps - as well as Serkis' rendition of Gollum. My first ever post in terms of content here at Steady was about the Royal Mint coins. Time to revisit the NZ Post coins & stamps - as well as Serkis' rendition of Gollum.

February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024

The Ninety-eighth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #98 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #98 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.

February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024

Welcome to February

A warm welcome to my members here at Steady for the month of February, 2024. A warm welcome to my members here at Steady for the month of February, 2024.

February 2, 2024 February 2, 2024

Not a Tolkien quote: "Every tree has its enemy, few have an advocate.…

Ah, well, here we are. Again. With another NOT Tolkien quote. Ah, well, here we are. Again. With another NOT Tolkien quote.

February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024

RR+: HarperCollins releases UK ‘HoMe’ paperback covers

The amazing team over at TolkienGuide.com has all the covers of the upcoming 'History of Middle-earth' paperback covers. The amazing team over at TolkienGuide.com has all the covers of the upcoming 'History of Middle-earth' paperback covers.

January 28, 2024 January 28, 2024

RR+: “The Hobbit” at the Canadian Children’s Opera Company in Toronto

The CCOO has just announced that it will be doing The Hobbit in May/ June. But this is not a new show - it is the return of a very successful interpretation from 2004. The CCOO has just announced that it will be doing The Hobbit in May/ June. But this is not a new show - it is the return of a very successful interpretation from 2004.

January 28, 2024 January 28, 2024

First Steady Anniversary: Goals

I wanted to share my plans for the future with you. I wanted to share my plans for the future with you.

January 27, 2024 January 27, 2024

A few words to my members to Arda standards

It is January 27, 2024, and I have a few things to mention to you - and yes, it has been a year with Steady. It is January 27, 2024, and I have a few things to mention to you - and yes, it has been a year with Steady.

January 27, 2024 January 27, 2024

A Roving Ranger Special Edition: Celebrations ahead!

A Roving Ranger Special Edition: An anniversary to celebrate, a jubilee to come, and a Fandom Friday Special A Roving Ranger Special Edition: An anniversary to celebrate, a jubilee to come, and a Fandom Friday Special

January 27, 2024 January 27, 2024 1 reaction

Fingolfin’s Findings LI: Reprints of Tolkien’s art

People are buying stuff with Etsy, Ebay, Amazon & Co... and those things are not in all cases legit. People are buying stuff with Etsy, Ebay, Amazon & Co... and those things are not in all cases legit.

January 24, 2024 January 24, 2024 1 reaction

RR+: HarperCollins discount for UK customers (?)

Please hurry and check whether this is still available. Please hurry and check whether this is still available.

January 23, 2024 January 23, 2024

Tolkien MeMes #7. A failed attempt at a Tolkien exhibition in 1997.

Now that I come to think of it I tried three times to organise a Tolkien exhibition. The first one - this one - unfortunately failed. Now that I come to think of it I tried three times to organise a Tolkien exhibition. The first one - this one - unfortunately failed.

January 20, 2024 January 20, 2024

The Ninety-seventh Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #97 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #97 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.

January 19, 2024 January 19, 2024

Things I would need for research: Madlener and the "Berggeist"

Information for my members to Arda standards what a research trip on Madlener's Berggeist and the origin of 'Gandalf' would entail. Information for my members to Arda standards what a research trip on Madlener's Berggeist and the origin of 'Gandalf' would entail.

January 19, 2024 January 19, 2024

RR+: ‘Lord the Rings’ show in Tampere, Finland - again

Starting in August 2024 and well into 2025 there will be a four hour LotR show at Tampere Hall. Yes, the Finns do love their Tolkien - 32 times, to be exact! Starting in August 2024 and well into 2025 there will be a four hour LotR show at Tampere Hall. Yes, the Finns do love their Tolkien - 32 times, to be exact!

January 18, 2024 January 18, 2024

Tolkien References Project: Minions & More, volume 1

Another edition to the Tolkien References Project, even if a tiny one! Another edition to the Tolkien References Project, even if a tiny one!

January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024

“Between the Sun and the Moon" - my visit to this art installation

As promised with my 'Welcome to December' in 2023 here is my write-up of my visit to this particular art installation. As promised with my 'Welcome to December' in 2023 here is my write-up of my visit to this particular art installation.

January 13, 2024 January 13, 2024

Fingolfin’s Findings L: Oxonmoot, 1979 - a pictorial history

A series of photos from 1979 is telling a great story of early UK Tolkien fandom and its visitors. A series of photos from 1979 is telling a great story of early UK Tolkien fandom and its visitors.

January 12, 2024 January 12, 2024

A few words from me to all members to Elvish and Arda standards

Rather self-explanatory, innit? Rather self-explanatory, innit?

January 12, 2024 January 12, 2024 2 reactions

Welcome to January

A warm welcome to my members here at Steady. A warm welcome to my members here at Steady.

January 10, 2024 January 10, 2024

The Ninety-sixth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #96 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #96 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last three weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.

January 8, 2024 January 8, 2024